What Is OSA?

Understanding OSA

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Symptoms

Symptoms of Apnea (00:27)

Dr. Lawrence J. Epstein explains the three classic features of obstructive sleep apnea.  

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Risk Factors

Risk Factors & Age (00:37)

Dr. Atul Malhotra discusses risk factors of apnea and how they vary with age.

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Living with OSA

How Does OSA Affect Me

How Does OSA Affect Me (03:52)

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Health Consequences

Apnea's Consequences (00:36)

Dr. Stuart Quan explains the serious consequences of untreated obstructive sleep apnea.

Apnea & Heart Disease (00:29)

Dr. Susan Redline describes how each apnea can increase the risk of cardiovascular problems.

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Personal & Societal Consequences

Getting to the Doctor (01:03)

Dr. Geoffrey S. Gilmartin explains what leads people to seek treatment for obstructive sleep apnea.

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Diagnosing OSA

Getting a Diagnosis

Getting a Diagnosis (03:58)

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Treating OSA

Treating OSA

Treating OSA (04:09)

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Nonsurgical Treatments

The Benefits of CPAP (00:23)

Dr. Stuart Quan explains how successful use of CPAP can dramatically improve lives.

Apnea Treatments (01:10)

Dr. Lawrence J. Epstein discusses the variety of treatments available for obstructive sleep apnea.  

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Understanding PAP

Challenges of CPAP (00:41)

Dr. Geoffrey S. Gilmartin explains that a poorly-fitting mask can make CPAP treatment difficult.

Impact of Treatment

A Better Life (00:21)

Dr. Geoffrey S. Gilmartin discusses how treatment for sleep apnea improves the lives of patients' bed partners or spouses.

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